February 2009 Archives

Here's a teaser from my recent visit to the BMW Museum in Munich. This was one of my favourite parts of the museum.

What's the most powerful letter in the alphabet? M!

The world's fastest traffic jam...

This traffic jam consists of ALL the M class cars ever produced. I learned that the M635csi is a true collector's piece because it's just a good looking car, the first generation M5 came in other colors besides black, and the first M3 (E30) is still a good looking car and the previous M3 (E46) looks pretty damn good too!

Of course, if you're actually driving these, it won't look that nice...

To get a feel on just how motorhead the museum is, here's the engine exhibit; every M engine that was made for the cars you just saw. Artsy!

See the headphones to the right? Those are hanging from the ceiling and when you listen, you can hear the engine start up, idling, revving and at speed. And yes, each one DOES sound different!

I've just installed a plugin for MT called iMT (clever!). What it does is provide an iPhone friendly interface to make blog entries from (you guessed it) your iPhone.

It works well, so far. I can write basic, text only entries (no pix or links); said entries can be edited later on when I'm back on mah Mac.

Hmm. Is this now one less reason to bring my Macbrick along on the plane now?

Update from mah Mac: Here's the link to iMT. And since I do most (but not all) of my flying on UA, I'll still need my Macbrick for AVOD since UA dun have any. Of course, if I could convert my .avi files to iphone format, then I wouldn't have to lug my Macbrick...

When you fly, you want to make sure you follow the rules. When you know what time the gates will close, always get there BEFORE that time. Don't expect the doors to be held open for you simply because you can't be bothered to tell time. Otherwise, you'll turn out like this:

Well, if she tried this stunt in Singapore, she'd already been in cuffs and perp-walked away. If she tried this in San Francisco, she'd be appointed to the Board of Supervisors...

Thanks to Lucky and Cheesie, who both had this video before me!

Like wow...only three more new episodes and BSG is done!

This two parter left me with a butt-ache. Which means that I was firmly planted on the floor, watching these episodes (mild spoilers after the gratuitous pic!). I think Jack Bauer could relate to the day that Adama had.

Yeah, I think the General would approve...

Some thoughts: Starbuck is Patton. If any of you are familiar with the movie or his history, you'll know he was truly alive when he was doing one thing. Starbuck is the same. Except she looks MUCH better doing it.

There IS a reckoning at the end of Blood on the Scales. The question, will there be follow through with the rest? And what about the political loose ends?

Wah, breathless!